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Event List

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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Game On!

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Machine Embroidery Class

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine. The Brothe...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Come by the Makerspace and learn how to embroider your name on fabric! Choose from a selection of fonts and colors, and build your skills with our embroidery machine.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Worlds Away Book Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, p...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Escape the ordinary and plunge into the unique, alternate worlds depicted in science fiction and fantasy genres. Our Worlds Away Book Club will transport you into other cultures, peoples, eras and galaxies with our selection.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Dive into the world of novel writing with 'Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process,' your essential companion on t...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:

Dive into the world of novel writing with 'Drafting a Debut Novel: A How-To Guide to Becoming an Author and Navigating the Writing Process,' your essential companion on the journey to pu

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange

Monday, September 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange/Club de Conversación: Intercambio de idiomas español-inglés Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our Languag...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Conversation Club: Spanish-English Language Exchange/Club de Conversación: Intercambio de idiomas español-inglés

Whether you are learning Spanish or English, come to our Language Exchange to practice with native speakers and fellow learn

MACCH Street Outreach Council Bluffs

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building? Due to the growing need for supportive services in our community and to expand our outreach ef...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Are you sleeping outside, living in your car, or staying in an abandoned building?

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or s...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Outside of Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes us unique in order to find better ways t

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Planning Commission

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room B at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

Meeting Room B
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Planning Commision Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or s...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Outside of Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes us unique in order to find better ways t

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Computer Class - Microsoft Office Basics

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Class, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration requ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Class, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Work smarter and get more out of Microsoft Office. Whether you’re new to Office or simply want to refresh your existing skills, you’ve come to the right place. No registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or s...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Outside of Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes us unique in order to find better ways t

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

3D Printing Drop-In

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can. This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Drop-In, Makerspace, Technology
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to learn about the process of 3D Printing! Take home a 3D printed mini watering can.

This is a drop-in class. Pop by any time between 2 and 4 p.m.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Grades 6-12" group.

Game On!

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Central at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, Grades 6-12
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades ...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Teen Central
Age Group: Teens, Grades 6-12
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Get ready for an afternoon of pulse-pounding video game action. Play on the Switch, PS4, or Xbox One alone or with friends. DON’T MISS OUT! This event is open to patrons in grades 6 through 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

746 Needlework Club

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month. Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome! Please bring your own supplies...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

The 746 Needlework Club meets the second and fourth Thursdays each month.
Needlework – Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery – All skill levels welcome!
Please bring your own supplies.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Grades K-6" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Love On a Leash

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Room at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Drop-In
Age Group:
Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult. For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Youth Room
Age Group: Kids, Grades K-6, Family
Program Type: Drop-In
Event Details:

Pet therapy teams visit the Library to help motivate children to read.

All children MUST be accompanied by an adult.

For groups larger than 5, please call ahead.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paper Crafting Drop-In

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace Drop-In at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults, Family, Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project. The Silhouette Cameo is an extremely versatile electronic cutting and drawing machine that makes  cuttin...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Makerspace Drop-In
Age Group: Adults, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In, Makerspace
Event Details:

Stop by the Makerspace to make & take a paper crafting project.

Heartland Family Services Outreach

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room E at Council Bluffs Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance. We can provide: ...

Room E
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Room E
Purpose of Meeting

Heartland Family Services has outreach hours at the Council Bluffs Public Library every other Friday  from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop in for assistance.

We can provide:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All of Us Mobile Education and Enrollment Center

Friday, September 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Outside of Library at Council Bluffs Public Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or s...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Outside of Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

All of Us is a project of the NIH and is trying to build one of the largest and most diverse health databases that is used for research to learn more about why people get sick or stay healthy and what makes us unique in order to find better ways t

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: Pan Protectors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.) Skills learned: basic sewing & p...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Age 14 & Up" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Sew: Pan Protectors

Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room D at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Age Group:
Age 14 & Up, Adults
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.) Skills learned: basic sewing & p...

Required
Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room D
Age Group: Age 14 & Up, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Class, Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

The Makerspace has sewing machines! Learn how to use the machine and sew a small project! All materials will be provided. (Colors may vary.)

Skills learned: basic sewing & pressing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Coloring Club

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Council Bluffs Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if yo...

Library Branch: Council Bluffs Public Library
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Drop-In
Event Details:

Experience the stress-reducing benefits and creative self-discovery of adult coloring. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own coloring utensils and prints if you prefer. Color, relax and chat – bring a friend!